Category: GDTC Newsletters
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Arzeno, Meskers deliver $8M boost for Old Greenwich School
Grant frees up local tax dollars Our Democratic State Representatives Hector Arzeno and Stephen Meskers this week announced a major funding win for the long-awaited renovation of Old Greenwich School, as reported in the Greenwich Free Press. The Old Greenwich School renovation is a multi-phase project running through January 2029, and construction is underway. The legislators successfully secured…
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A plan for today and tomorrow
Democratic-led BET advances a budget focused on essential upgrades while preserving lowest mill rate On May 11, 2026, the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) will present the unanimously approved budget recommendation to the RTM for a vote. The $542.4 million budget was designed to strike a balance between keeping our taxes low while making critical…
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Taking task forces to task
Greenwich can make better use of special committees Task forces and advisory committees can be powerful tools for serving the public—when they are structured to succeed. In Greenwich, however, the way these bodies are currently organized and managed often limits their effectiveness. A complex and vague system of committees If you look at the long list of special…
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Hector Arzeno on why he’s running for reelection
State Rep Arzeno outlines his record and priorities As he seeks reelection, State Representative Hector Arzeno points to a record of delivering for Greenwich. “I’m very proud of what we’ve been able to deliver,” he says. “But the work is not done.” A central focus of Arzeno’s time in office has been bringing resources back to…
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Celebrating Earth Day
Local volunteers lead the way As Earth Day approaches on April 22, Greenwich has something to celebrate: a community of dedicated volunteers who aren’t just talking about sustainability—they’re delivering real, measurable results. Across town, residents are stepping up in big ways. Greenwich now diverts more textiles than any municipality in Connecticut, according to Julie DesChamps, founder…
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A forward-looking budget for Greenwich
BET’s transparent, collaborative approach delivers results The Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) just achieved an important milestone—unanimous approval of the FY 2026–27 budget—passed with a 12-0 vote and applause. The proposal next moves to the town legislature, the Representative Town Meeting (RTM), for final review. This year’s budget reflects a thoughtful, collaborative process—one that…
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Public education at work
GHS science program produces national leaders In the last 20 years, over 1,000 students have cycled through science teacher Andrew Bramante’s Independent Science Research class at Greenwich High School (GHS), a program that allows students to design and execute research projects over multiple years, and compete in national and international science fairs. The program has helped…
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Greenwich is leaving energy savings on the table
Why other Fairfield County towns pay less—and what we can do about it Many Connecticut towns are aggressively saving money on energy conservation, and solar and low-carbon technology, but not Greenwich. Instead, energy costs in town have skyrocketed 40% in five years, according to Greenwich’s Energy Management Advisory Committee. The EMAC committee, appointed by First Selectman Fred…
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Democratic leadership reshapes town budget process
A new data-driven playbook takes shape With new Democratic leadership, the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) Budget Committee is beginning to look and operate very differently. Under Chair Laura Erickson and member Doug Fenton, the committee has adopted a more efficient, data-driven approach to municipal finance—one that emphasizes proactive analysis and collaboration, rather than…
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RTM considers major change to citizen petitions
Proposal would raise required signature number from 20 to 350 At its March 9 meeting, the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) will vote on a proposed amendment to the Town Charter that would increase the number of signatures that residents need to have an issue officially considered. The Town Charter is Greenwich’s foundational governing document — essentially our local…